William “Kyle” Rayburn January 26, 1960 - August 9, 2019 of Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:00 a.m. St. Louis Winnie, Texas ENTRANCE PROCESSION

Processional “Softly and Tenderly”

GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODY As a reminder of Kyle’s Baptism, his casket has been sprinkled with Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of his Baptism, is placed on the casket. “If we have died with Christ, we are also to live with Christ in glory.”

OPENING

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Wisdom 3:1-9

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 106 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.”

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE Luke 5:1-11

HOMILY

Prayers of the Faithful Response: “Lord, hear our prayer”

1 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts “Old Rugged Cross”

COMMUNION RITE Holy, Holy, Holy + Mystery of Faith Great Amen + Our Father + Lamb of God

Communion “How Great Thou Art”

Meditation “In the Garden”

Prayer After Communion

FINAL COMMENDATION PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to his aid. Hasten to meet him angels of the Lord. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH.

PRESIDER: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself, and may the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH.

PRESIDER: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH.

Recessional “I’ll Fly Away”

2 William Kyle Rayburn went to the great fishing lake in the sky on August 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. Kyle was born on January 26, 1960, to William Noel and Barbara Rayburn, in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Hamshire Fannett in 1978 and went on to pursue a degree in Instrumentation at Lamar Institute of Technology.

Kyle was a lifelong resident of the Southeast Texas area and his was serving others and his community. He had a passion for construction and remodeling houses. He was a self-employed contractor for over 25 years and no job was too big or too small for Kyle. He served on the Winnie-Stowell Fire Department, Boy Scouts of America and East Chambers Ag Youth Committee. He was a proud coach of Little League and loved watching his players grow in the sport. Kyle has proudly served as a member of the East Chambers ISD Board of Trustees for the past 6 years. He played an instrumental role in founding the East Chambers Bass Club. Kyle was an active member of the Saint Louis Catholic Church.

It was apparent that Kyle had a love for the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. His place of peace was Lake Sam Rayburn. He enjoyed spending holidays and weekends there with his family and friends. Kyle was always looking forward to spending time out on the water in his beloved Skeeter Bass Boat.

Above all, Kyle loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Annette Hale Rayburn; son, Jay Rayburn and his wife, Morgan, of Winnie; daughter, Lana Nelius and her husband, Russell, of Winnie; grandsons, Case and Eli Rayburn; mother, Barbara Rayburn of Lake Jackson; sisters, Janice Constantine and her husband, Joe, of Lake Jackson and Gwen Abshire of Clear Lake; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Kyle is preceded in death by his father, William Noel Rayburn; sister, Traci Rayburn Hampton; mother-in-law, Eunice Hale Kotz; and fathers- in-law, J.E. Hale and Marlin Kotz. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Celebrant Reverend D. Stephen McCrate Placing of the Pall His Loving Children Gift Bearers Case Rayburn, Eli Rayburn Lector Glenda Pearce Eucharistic Minister Brenda LeJune Pianist William “Case” Rayburn Pallbearers Andy Lezak, Gary Moore, Victor Caraway Steven Rayburn, Scott Rayburn, Lamont Meaux Todd Hawthorn, Scott Pearce +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Interment Fairview Cemetery Winnie, Texas

Memorial Contributions East Chambers Bass Club 234 East Buccaneer Drive Winnie, Texas 77665

Kyle always found the good in every person and every situation. In honor of him, we ask that you spread random acts of kindness to all.

Please join the family for lunch at St. Louis Parish Hall following his interment.

Please sign Mr. Rayburn’s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com